Driving from Mexico City to Jalapa
Jalapa lies 1,108 km (688 mi) south-east of Mexico City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 1,351 km (840 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mexico City | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 12.3 million | 159,840 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Jalapa
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Mexico City to Jalapa
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Staying in Jalapa
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Common questions
How far is Jalapa from Mexico City?
1,108 km (688 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,351 km (840 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Jalapa by car?
About 16 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Jalapa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Jalapa?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.